FREQUENT COLLAPSE: TCN Inaugurates Committee To Boost Grid Stability

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has inaugurated a Network Management System Development Committee to develop an advanced monitoring system. This system will provide real-time operational awareness for generators and transmission line availability, addressing frequent system disturbances.

The committee will leverage home-grown technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to build the Network Management System application. This will serve as a backup to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System, enhancing grid stability and efficiency.

Meanwhile, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that transmission lines snap occurred between Towers 420 to 422 on the Omotoso-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line on Saturday, March 9, 2025.
According to a statement by General Manager, Public Affairs,TCN Ndidi Mbah on Tuesday March , 11 2025, the lines cut has resulted in a reduction of approximately 350MW of bulk electricity supply to Lagos area affecting both Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies.

Mbah said the temporary drop in bulk power supply has caused significant load shedding within the Eko and Ikeja franchise areas.

“TCN has mobilized its engineers to the site and conveyed necessary materials to repair the snapped sections of the 330kV Omotoso-Ikeja West transmission line. Repair work is expected to be completed within three days, after which the full bulk power supply will be restored through the transmission line route.

She added that TCN apologises for any inconvenience caused to the government, Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies, and electricity consumers in Lagos State.